Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis

by Charles T. Horngren, Srikant M. Datar, John K. Harris

Horngren’s Cost Accounting defined the cost accounting market and continues to innovate today by consistently integrating the most current practice and theory. This acclaimed, number one market-leading book embraces the basic theme of “different costs for different purposes.” It reaches beyond cost accounting procedures to consider concepts, analyses, and management. This latest edition of Cost Accounting incorporates the latest research and most up-to-date thinking into all relevant chapters. Professional issues related to Management Accounting and Management Accountants are emphasized. Chapter topics cover the accountant's role in the organization to performance measurement, compensation, and multinational considerations. For future accountants who want to enhance their understanding of–and ability to–solve cost accounting problems.

Genres: Accounting, Business, Textbooks, Finance, Nonfiction, Reference, School

325 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Andrey]

Its great, if you want to learn about cost accounting.

[Nancy]

This book desperately needs a good editing job. It could easily deliver all the information more clearly if it were 2/3 the length. That said, I got what I needed out of it. Good exercises, as well.

[steph m]

I think it's only fair that I get to count this towards my 2024 reading goal, given that re-reading and reviewing this a million times for CPA PEP is why I haven't finished any other books in months .

[Renee]

I suppose it is hard to rate a text book that is geared for accounting concepts that are very mathematical in nature. But, this book was relatively easy to understand, okay organization, and certainly did the job for the class (I learned the material). I would have liked to see some electronic resources as well. Not only did the book not come with a CD (to download the many, many spreadsheets I had to create in order to do the work), it also failed to have ANY resources from the publisher. No website with quizzes, practice cards, etc, like many other accounting textbooks have. Basically every chapter requires the student to create and use a spreadsheet in excel in order to do the work. Without any templates from the publisher, I spent a lot of time just putting the spreadsheets together. Now, I am very good with excel, but I wonder for those people that aren't so good?

Additionally, publisher resources like online quizzes, summaries, etc, are vital to success in the class. It is a major fail that these resources were not available for students.

[Bahman Bahman]

didam ahme ketab darsiashoonam miaran,goftam manam jaa namoonam ye vaghti;)

[Naser]

this book is very good.
we stady that in shiraz university in iran and that is a main source for Master.

[Iyok736]

Cost...akmen...wuih...segerrr

[thais]

This book helped me a lot with the class I'm taking right now. However, it would be great if it was half the length it is.

[INDRIT SHEHU]

Only one god knows how much time I spent translating and learning this book! ( 4-5 hours every day) Especially when you have taken many summer classes. However, There are many problems, to much information, and in some cases is not well explained. The exercises are very complicated and the most beautiful part is, in the cost accounting book exams are not related from the book. This makes things even harder. I started to read the book with all the pleasure because I may need it my job, but I'm ending with headaches.

[Ashlie Kendrick]

This book contains straightforward and clear instruction on managerial accounting. I have learned a tremendous amount from the book and in the class.

[Nurul Azizah]

Helping me in college

[Sukriti]

"Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis" by Charles T. Horngren is a comprehensive guide that adeptly balances theory and practical application. The author provides clear explanations of complex concepts, making it accessible for both students and professionals. The book's structured approach enhances understanding of managerial decision-making through cost analysis. With relevant examples and real-world cases, Horngren effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice. The inclusion of recent industry trends and updates adds value to this timeless resource. Overall, it is a well-organized and insightful read, essential for anyone seeking a solid grasp of cost accounting principles.

[Chantel]

Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis 11th Edition
Author: Charles T.; Foster, George; Datar, Srikant M. Horngren

ISBN-13: 9780130648150
ISBN-10: 0130648159
Pages: 880
Rating:
Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Book Type: Hardcover
On My: BIR, Transaction Archive
Other Versions: Paperback
CJ - Weston, MO reviewed Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 11th on 10/22/2010

A very interesting baccalaureate/college level textbook. I learned so much about accounting for my small business from this book.

[Michelle]

I've had many international editions before, but this one was specifically for India. Apparently their numbering system is a bit different; between that, the names and the format of the book, it was really hard to read, and the problems in the back of the book weren't the same either. FYI--Pearson Int'l editions apparently suck hard-core. I've never had any problems with McGraw Hill, though.

[Haytham Badawey]

This book is not bad, but it's not as great as the book Introduction to Management Accounting-Full Book (14th Edition)

[Jennifer Tse]

This book is extremely hard to read and the homework questions are really hard. This is one of the hardest textbooks I've read. It doesn't help that my class is difficult too. I would not recommend this book. I'm glad that at least my professor told us that there is an e-version of it online so I didn't need to buy a hardcover copy.

[Ian McGaffey]

The textbook was useful and it did teach everything it said it would. I felt that the explanations were extremely wordy and the book could have been significantly shorter, say 2/3 as long. Made it very hard to read all 22 chapters in the alloted time for class. Took a lot of time away from other courses as it took roughly twice as long to read a chapter.

[Bozo]

A comprehensive and extensive textbook about cost accounting. A worth read for every who is interested in managerial accounting.

The only issue of this book is that it lacks continuity and certain information which should be in one single chapter is scattered through the whole book.

[Alfian]

Provides key data to managers for planning and controlling, as well as costing product, services and customers, great value in personal financial management

[Wael]

good book

[Cahyo Edi]

semoga bisa lulus UAS semester ini dengan nilai yang lumayan..
AkMen oh Akmen...

[Roger]

Complicated, and sophisticated sort of like my ex girlfriend.

[Valerie]

If I'm going to spend the next 3 months reading this book for class, I might as well list it here.

[Ellen]

Final exam in a couple days... finishing up Chapter 23 just now. Thank god this book was useful, the professor was not. Dazzling as accounting texts go.

[Bob]

Used as textbook by Prof. Yuji Ijiri, Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon University for MBA-level Managerial Accounting course, Fall 1980.

[Ahlam Nass]

it's great

[Gwenyth Love]

Better than the 5th edition, that's for sure...

[Abdo El]

it is good book

[Venelina]

Great textbook! I love it! Made my Management accounting experience more interesting and easy!

[Alit275]

good